Age hate crime and harassment

What is age hate crime and harassment?

Age hate crime and harassment is any incident which is perceived by the victim, or any other person, to be motivated on the grounds of their age.

Age Concern says the following:
“Harassment, or bullying, based on someone’s age will be unlawful under the new law. The legal meaning of harassment is unwanted conduct, on the grounds of age, which has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity, or creating an intimidating, humiliating or offensive environment for that person.”

More Information

There are a number of organisations you can contact for advice and support on age related hate crime.

Here is a list of telephone numbers you might find useful. Also see the links on the right hand side.

• Age concern: 023 8036 8636

• Help the aged: 020 7278 1114

• Victim support: 023 8084 1924